ECO: Tuesday Farming and Harvesting

Botanical Community Development Initiatives runs Community Roots Farm, a 1-acre neighborhood farm growing vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers sustainably and ethically, emphasizing healthy communities and ecosystems. The farm serves as a learning-site for those interested in learning how to grow food sustainably, productively, and profitably in a small farm setting.

During Tuesday's hours with Desiree, volunteers will help harvest and wash vegetables which are delivered to Growing Minds Preschools, used in FarmShare boxes, and provided to free food distributions at Oceanside Community Centers. Volunteers may also be asked to participate in projects like stringing up peppers and flowers to dry for future seed-saving, prepping field beds for production, weeding and miscellaneous farm tasks.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required. This opportunity takes place outdoors with little or no shade so wearing sun protection such as sunscreen and a hat is encouraged. 

• Bring: Gloves (if desired) and water. There is no filtered water on-site.

• Waivers: Minors must have a waiver signed by their parent/guardian prior to participating. Waivers can be downloaded here or signed on-site.

• Weather: This event is only canceled for heavy rain. 

• ​Note: Please download the HandsOn Connect app to your smart device to electronically sign the waiver and check in at this volunteer opportunity. The HandsOn Connect App can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play.

About Botanical Community Development Initatives

Botanical Community Development Initiatives (BCDI) is working to improve lives by connect plants, people, and community. Community Roots Farm is a project of BCDI and is 1-acre urban farm located in an Oceanside neighborhood and grows food with community, for community. The sustainably-grown produce is served in meals to children in local state-funded preschools that are located in low socioeconomic neighborhoods where access to fresh food is lacking.